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Chele 06-15-2009 11:09 AM

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Here's a picture of a 7" bodkin. You can get them at Jo-Ann's. One end has a round ball that is perfect for running along the seams of appliqued pieces. I've also used a small crochet hook (either end).

kluedesigns 06-15-2009 11:11 AM

i use a chop stick - my DH is chinese so i have tons in the house.

omak 06-15-2009 11:13 AM


Originally Posted by pittsburgpam
I saw the point turner but I thought I saw a long metal thing at Joann's in person. I was thinking something like a bodkin, is that right? Just not with a ball at the end. Something metal and flat but round shape to run along the seam and can also use it while ironing.

I'll have to look later. I wanted to place an order for several odds and ends I need but have to get ready to leave for work.

What you think you saw is not what you really want ... and, it isn't really what you saw ... optical illusion.

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.j...rd49627&amuc=5,439

has something to do with a raffia set ... can't remember the whole schtick, but on the Joann's page it is right next to the 7" bodkin

omak 06-15-2009 11:16 AM

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog.j...rd30092&amuc=5,439

This is produced by Boye, and it is called a bodkin, flexible ... may be more what you were thinking of... now, tell us what you are going to use it for <G>

omak 06-15-2009 11:21 AM

That looks like what you described, and it does say Bodkin ... but, it sure looks like a knitting needle to me ....
the bone folder is the best turner, in my humble opinion ... and, if you can remember to stitch 2 stitches across the corner, rather than make a direct right turn, you will be able to actually turn a better looking corner .... good enough that when I showed that Sandra Betzina tip, the supervisor taught it to the other collar stitchers/machine operators ...
carry on <wave> LOL

quiltluvr 06-15-2009 11:35 AM

A stiletto was what came to my mind. I've heard others use a orangewood stick, like for doing manicures.

sewmuch 06-15-2009 12:00 PM

I use "That purple thing", square on one end, rounded point on the other.
Ordered off internet.

MadQuilter 06-15-2009 12:18 PM

Is this what you had in mind?

http://www.sewing.org/files/guidelin...e_turners1.pdf

Shemjo 06-15-2009 12:47 PM

I use my Purple Thang when I can find it! :?

mes libby 06-18-2009 11:50 AM

clover has one that is called a finger presser it is flat on the end and you run it down the seam to press it open or to one side


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